Royals ***Official 2023 Royals Season Repository Thread*** - Page 283

ChiefsCountry · 12:29 PM

2023 – A new beginning for the Royals. Matt Quatraro era begins. A year to see which of our young players will make up the core going forward. Can Bobby Witt Jr become a superstar SS or will go to the hot corner? Will Brady Singer take the next step forward? Will Salvy be Salvy? Will Big Vin or Pratto take first base? Will they find a position for MJ? Who else emerges from the youth movement? Not to mention the development of the new downtown stadium.

Free Agents/Trades Acquisitions
Jordan Lyles, RHP
Ryan Yarbrough, LHP
Josh Taylor, LHP
Aroldis Chapman, LHP

Top 10 Prospects from Baseball America
1. Gavin Cross, OF
2. Cayden Wallace, 3B
3. Drew Waters, OF
4. Ben Kudrna, RHP
5. Frank Mozzicato, LHP
6. Maikel Garcia, SS
7. Tyler Gentry, OF
8. Nick Loftin, OF/3B
9. Angel Zerpa, LHP
10. Carter Jensen, C

Chiefspants · 08-30-2023, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bringbackmarty

Honestly, besides the two world series wins, the only interesting s*** this franchise has ever done has been The saga that is George Brett and a barely if that HOF catcher Salvador Perez plus that Hal mcrae interview. Oh yeah I forgot that it's one of the most beautiful ballparks in the majors.

You can't erase the dominance from the 70's-80's like that. The 77 and 80 teams were likely better than the 85 team (at least that was my Mom's argument).

ChiefsCountry · 08-30-2023, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

You can't erase the dominance from the 70's-80's like that. The 77 and 80 teams were likely better than the 85 team (at least that was my Mom's argument).

1989 team was 3rd best in all of baseball had the misfortune of being in the same division as the Oakland A's and baseball only division winner went to the playoffs then.

tk13 · 08-31-2023, 12:30 AM

It is kind of wild even with all the bad years, most teams have not had the World Series wins and appearances the Royals have had since expansion. Philly and Cleveland have been around since the 1800s and they have 2 World Series wins. Tigers have 1 WS and 3 appearances since the Royals came into the league. Twins have only made it twice in about 60 years but they did win both times.

Would have to dig up the list but the Royals have one of the best playoff winning percentages ever, and more playoff wins than teams like the White Sox and Twins who are 100 year old teams. You could blow people's minds with Royals playoff trivia.

Mecca · 08-31-2023, 05:34 AM

In not so great news, the guys drafted around Blake Mitchell are severely outperforming him.

cmh6476 · 08-31-2023, 09:27 AM

a well deserved day off

DJJasonp · 08-31-2023, 09:53 AM

I was looking up some stats. If Witt gets 30HR and 50SBs........there are only two MLBers who have ever done that:

Barry bonds
Eric Davis

(and they both only did it one season)

duncan_idaho · 08-31-2023, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

I was looking up some stats. If Witt gets 30HR and 50SBs........there are only two MLBers who have ever done that:

Barry bonds
Eric Davis

(and they both only did it one season)

Eric Davis. One of my favorite could-have-beens. What a player he was. Body just couldn't hold up.

cmh6476 · 08-31-2023, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

I was looking up some stats. If Witt gets 30HR and 50SBs........there are only two MLBers who have ever done that:

Barry bonds
Eric Davis

(and they both only did it one season)

Only to be ever shadowed by the fact acuna is 1 hr away from doing the same

ChiefsCountry · 08-31-2023, 12:31 PM

Indians scooped up all the Angels pitchers

Fansy the Famous Bard · 08-31-2023, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Eric Davis. One of my favorite could-have-beens. What a player he was. Body just couldn't hold up.

In grade school he was my adopt-a-player on the playground. Each of our friends pretended to be a MLB star when we played pickup games. I was Eric. Loved him.

dlphg9 · 08-31-2023, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

I was looking up some stats. If Witt gets 30HR and 50SBs........there are only two MLBers who have ever done that:

Barry bonds
Eric Davis

(and they both only did it one season)

If he gets 30 hr 50 RBIs 30 2Bs and 10 3Bs, then he will be the first to ever do that.

ChiefsCountry · 08-31-2023, 03:28 PM

Sources: The #Royals plan on calling up Nick Loftin tomorrow as rosters expand. He’s their No. 5 prospect per @MLBPipeline: https://t.co/FeVQjYf36J
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) August 31, 2023

Tylerthigpen!1! · 08-31-2023, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Sources: The #Royals plan on calling up Nick Loftin tomorrow as rosters expand. He’s their No. 5 prospect per @MLBPipeline: https://t.co/FeVQjYf36J
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) August 31, 2023

Where do yall think Loftin plays if he sticks?

duncan_idaho · 08-31-2023, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

Where do yall think Loftin plays if he sticks?

I could see him super-subbing.

Some 3B and 2B time. Some LF time. I’ve no idea what his D in the OF looks like or if it’s good enough to handle CF at the K.

ChiefsCountry · 08-31-2023, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

Where do yall think Loftin plays if he sticks?

He will be not as good as Zobrist but not as bad as Nicky Lopez. But same type. Play everywhere.

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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1371248	Sources: The #Royals plan on calling up Nick Loftin tomorrow as rosters expand. He’s their No. 5 prospect per @MLBPipeline: https://t.co/FeVQjYf36J — Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) August 31, 2023
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